Thursday, June 12, 2014

Fly Fishing Lessons in New Hampshire: First Cast Fly Fishing & Three Rivers Stocking Association

Three Rives Stocking Association = Trout
First Cast Fly Fishing Education
TRSA + FCFF =
Trout, Education & Eco-Healthy Communities

TRSA is not only committed to stocking, we are ALL IN!  As such, we have partnered with First Cast Fly fishing, a leading provider of community based fly fishing education and instruction.

Upon your donation to TRSA, First Cast Fly Fishing will provide complimentary courses on beginner fly fishing, beginner fly tying and river guiding on our home waters. 
Folks, this is truly a WIN-WIN-WIN opportunity for each individual, TRSA and our community! So, be sure to learn more about the course offerings from First Cast Fly Fishing.   


www.firstcastflyfishing.blogspot.com


About FCFF:

First Cast Fly Fishing® is New Hampshire's top community first fly fishing organization and was founded on two core principles...

One, we believe fly fishing is an intellectual, physical and emotional activity that helps connect the mind, body, and spirit to the now (present).  As such, we are the first to develop a fly fishing course and guide service based on the principles of Emotional Intelligence.  We call it the E.I. Fly Fishing System™  In a broad sense, we view the "now" as our ability to co-exist with the individual self, other anglers and non-anglers, and his/her local and global community, and environment.  As you can imagine, our fly-fishing instruction is strongly rooted in an educational platform which focuses on the Science and Art of fly fishing. We also emphasize a strong understanding of conservation, habitat rehabilitation & resource sustainability, personal & environmental health, and community enhancement (both, locally & globally).

Two, FCFF is proud to be the only North American based fly-fishing organization which offers lessons and guiding services based upon a not for profit Donation Only fee system. We have purposely chosen a not for profit Donation Only fee system because our mission is to provide high quality fly-fishing instruction to all people regardless of age, gender, race, physical need, and financial ability.  
  
TRSA Donations = FCFF Complimentary Gifts

Beginner Fly Casting Lessons

FCFF Casting Pond

$50.00 will earn you a complimentary, 2 hour fly casting lesson. Good for 1-2 people only. This will be taught on land at our private casting pond. 

$100.00 will earn you a complimentary, 2 hour fly casting lesson. Good for up to 4 people. This will be taught on land at our private casting pond. 


Equipment Needed: polarized sunglasses, hat, and camera. If you have your own fly rod and accessories, please feel free to bring them.

Beginner Fly Tying Lessons

The Tode Family Support TRSA

1. A donation of $50 will earn you a complimentary, 2 hour fly tying lesson. Good for one person only. FCFF will drive to your home or meet you at a convenient location. 

2. A donation of $100 will earn you a complimentary, 2 hour fly tying lesson. Good for 2 people. FCFF will drive to your home or meet you at a convenient location. 


3. A donations over $200.00 will earn you a complimentary, 4 hour fly tying lesson. Good for up to 4 people. FCFF will drive to your home or meet you at a convenient location. 



River Guiding

Steve White, TRSA Donor

1. A donation of $150.00 will earn you a complimentary, 4 hour guided trip on the Cocheco River. Good for one person only. 

2. A donation of $300.00 will earn you a complimentary, 6 hour guided trip on the Cocheco River. Good for up to two people. 



Fly-Fishing Patagonia, South America

TRSA in Patagonia with First Cast Fly Fishing

1. A donation of $5,000 will earn you a complimentary 7 nights/6 days guided trip in Patagonia, Argentina. Mark Foley who has spent years fishing and traveling Patagonia, will personally host you. Good during January - April, and for only one person. Does not include airfare. For more details about the Patagonia, please visit www.firstcastflyfishing.blogspot.com  or email Mark Foley at firstcastflyfishing@yahoo.com




About the Founder of FirstCast Fly Fishing

Mark Foley: Founder & Head Guide

Over 200 years ago, my family emigrated from Ireland to Tilting, New Foundland. Tilting is located on Fogo Island and for decades the Foley’s earned a living as in-shore Cod fisherman. I have visited Tilting, but I grew up fishing trout streams and the coastal waters of New England. My love for fishing and adventure travel has led me to places such as Alaska, British Columbia, Montana, New Zealand, Mexico, Belize, Africa and much more.  In fact, in 1999 I spent one year fishing and hiking the Andes mountain range (from Tierra del Fuego to southern Columbia, and from the Galapagos Islands to Brazil).  Since then, I have regularly returned to fish South America, and at one time, I managed an Orvis endorsed fly-fishing lodge in Argentina. As you can imagine, my fly-fishing adventures around the world have provided many wonderful life experiences.  As such, I love to share my global fishing experiences by taking anglers on national and global fishing trips. But, my true passion is teaching the science and art of fly-fishing.  Speaking of teaching, I am the outdoor challenge instructor and the fly-fishing club adviser at Phillips Exeter Academy, located in Exeter, NH.  I also enjoy volunteering as a certified fly fishing instructor for the NH Fish & Game and Trout Unlimited Youth Programs.  Lastly, I am a certified Boy Scout of America Fly Fishing Merit Badge Counselor.
  

- NH Licensed Fly Fishing Guide (#RF110069)
- NH Fish & Game Certified Fly Fishing Instructor
- Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge Counselor
- Trout Unlimited and Federation of Fly Fishers Life Member
- Three Rivers Stocking Association Member 
- CPR, First-Aide, NOLS Wilderness First-Aide, PADI, NASBLA
- Bachelor of Arts and varsity football, Iowa State University
- Prior Career: 15 years Medical Sales/Product Development